APPLE-CINNAMON SNACK MIX

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Apples and cinnamon candies spice up a sweet version of crunchy Chex® cereal snack mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup red cinnamon candies
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
1 cup cut-up dried apple pieces (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces)
Ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and pecans.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat candies, sugar, butter and water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased large roasting pan.
Bake 20 minutes. Stir in apple pieces. Bake 15 minutes longer. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g